italian drink

[sammmo]

Whilst on holiday on lake garda last year, I noticed that alot of the locals were drinking a bright orange drink in large brandy shaped glasses. I asked what it was and it was a liquer that was mixed with presseco and water.. I bought a bottle of the liquer but it was drank within a couple of weeks of coming home.. I'd like to buy another bottle to have at christmas.. but i can't remember the name of the liquer.. has anyone any idea what it is.. and where i can buy it in england?

[bednobs]

frangelico?
would you knpw it if someone said it?
Amaretto?

[Manana]

Isn't Amaretto a dark brown like brandy?

[Manana]

I've only had this one mind so am not aware if it comes in a range of different colours.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaretto

[whiskeryron]

Or could it be Triple Sec ?

[bednobs]

if you think you could remember the name, look here http://www.lifeinital...ines/liquors-best.asp

[Manana]

What a great link bednobs, the "Godiva" sounds interesting but would be slightly apprehensive of the "Cynar "
- This liqueur is made from artichokes - It is bitter-sweet and mixes well with Tonic water and Ice.

[emeritus]

Probably a spritz which is made with either Aperol or can be made with Campari

[emeritus]

Just found this

Aperol is made with sweet and bitter oranges, but if you can’t get it, try another aperitivo like Campari or ask (nicely) at a knowledgable liquor store. Campari is pretty strong so I use less of it, but you can customize to taste. No need to use a fancy sparkling wine or Champagne; another sparkling wine will do just fine. Be sure to use plenty of ice!

2 ounces (40ml) Aperol or 1 ounce (20ml) Campari
3 to 4 ounces (60ml-90ml) Prosecco
sparkling water
orange slice

1. Fill glass* generously with ice cubes.

2. Pour in Aperol or Campari, then add Prosecco.

3. Add a splash of sparkling water and a slice of orange.

[sammmo]

Aperol is the stuff. thanks emeritus....I found that lemonade instead of sparkling water was nicer ..It is lovely on a hot summers day..lovely and refreshing.. Anyone got any idea as to where i can buy it..

[spudqueen]

Here have got it http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-3145.aspx
and herehttp://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Ap
erol.html


probably more if you browse around.

[sammmo]

thanks spudqueen.. mrs sammmo will be pleased..

[Cathyhuns]

I tried that drink too in Verona and found it very refreshing. However the waiter wouldn't tell us what was in it so thanks for the information.